AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoOcean Science Fight: Oregon lawmakers are pushing back hard against the Trump administration’s plan to “descop[e]” the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative, with NSF set to remove most instruments from waters off Oregon and other regions by 2027—critics call it illegal and warn it will leave coastal communities and researchers blind. Wildlife & Climate: Federal data shows West Coast whale entanglements stayed high in 2025 (33 reported; 9 already in 2026), including Oregon gear, as NOAA/NOAA-linked forecasts point to El Niño and marine heatwaves that could further stress fisheries. Public Health: Measles cases are rising in Walla Walla County as vaccination rates fall, with officials blaming misinformation and anti-vaccine rhetoric. Tech in Oregon: SemiAnalysis opened a teardown lab in Hillsboro and tested SMIC’s 7nm metal pitch versus Intel’s 18A, highlighting how Oregon’s chip research ecosystem is getting more hands-on. Local Oregon Life: Oregon Wheat Commission approved a $7.7M budget with added research and market development focus, while Oregon State Police seek tips after a river otter was shot in Lincoln County.
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